2nd Head Chef

At Buzzworks, we’re more than just a hospitality group, we are a community. With 22 stylish venues (and growing!) across Scotland, we deliver outstanding food and incredible hospitality experiences with personality, flair, and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about great food, great people, and great standards you will feel right at home here.

We are expanding along the stunning East Lothian coast and gearing up for a huge summer season. With plenty of momentum and exciting plans ahead, we’re looking to grow our kitchen teams now and bring great people on the journey with us.

Take a look at the brilliant things we do:
www.lovefoodfeelgood.com

The Buzz

• OTE £48,000*
• Flexible working – shifts that work around your life
• Training & Development – we support your journey
• Stream App – access your wages before payday
• Top 100 Best Companies to work for
• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Internal progression opportunities – we promote from within
• Extra holidays after 1, 3, and 5 years’ service
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance, wellness hub & discounted gym

The Works

As a 2nd Head Chef, you will be a vital part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting your Head Chef and stepping up when needed. You will help deliver dishes to spec every time, lead a team, and contribute to kitchen profitability and performance with consistency and pride.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver high standards during service
• Supporting rota efficiency and managing kitchen GP
• Maintaining strong stock control and organisation
• Mentoring, developing and motivating chefs at every level
• Running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Ensuring full compliance with health & food safety standards
• Creating an open, honest kitchen culture where people thrive
• Building strong communication between kitchen and FOH teams

This is a hands-on role for someone with energy, leadership skills, and a love of consistency and creativity in equal measure.

We’re looking for great chefs who are:

• Enthusiastic, experienced, and team-focused
• Detail-obsessed and committed to quality at every level
• Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Comfortable with ordering, rota planning, and GP control
• A mentor who supports others and keeps standards high

Buzzworks is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse, empowered team is key to our mission:
To make people feel great through hospitality.

*Salary plus Tronc